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The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

A new mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older is set to arrive this fall, offering another option for older Americans while raising questions about effectiveness, availability, insurance coverage and how it compares with existing flu shots.

Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Experts say it’s a bad idea

President Trump’s new vaccine policy would split the MMR shot into separate vaccines and spread childhood immunizations across multiple visits, a move experts say lacks scientific justification, could reduce vaccination rates and revive debunked claims about vaccines and autism.

False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data

False claims about Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriage are resurfacing in political debates and social media, but decades of pregnancy research and public-health experts say the evidence does not show an increased miscarriage risk from vaccination.

Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

Investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind are suing the pop star and her co-founders, alleging they were misled about the company’s value, partnerships and financial condition after investing $1.2 million.

Jackson funeral home sees rising toll of gun violence on young victims

Jackson’s gun violence crisis is leaving a devastating trail beyond the crime scenes, with one funeral home reporting it has buried roughly 20 to 25 young homicide victims this year, including children as young as 2.

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false and misleading claims about vaccines and autism

Trump’s latest vaccine claims about autism, MMR safety, vaccine doses and the number of required shots are contradicted by decades of scientific evidence and federal health data.

What Trump’s executive order means for vaccinations this fall

Trump’s new vaccine executive order could reshape childhood immunization policy, but doctors warn it may create confusion, delay vaccinations and increase the risk of preventable disease outbreaks.

Legacy Community Health Celebrates National Health Center Week by Expanding Access to Care for Women, Children, and Families

National Health Center Week may be over, but Legacy Community Health is continuing its year-round mission to make healthcare more accessible across Houston through clinics, school-based care, social services, pharmacy support and community programs.

Trump officials say they’re strengthening Head Start with proposed rule. Critics say they’ll gut it

The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Head Start, arguing they will expand access and reduce costs, while critics warn the plan would weaken protections for low-income children and families.

Large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce now includes cases in 15 states

A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled lettuce has spread across 15 states, sickening thousands and prompting an active CDC emergency response.

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, placing a veteran public health and military physician at the helm of the nation's leading health agency after a year of leadership turmoil and intense debate over …

ICE detains Maine Medical Center nurse, prompting protest

Nurses at Maine Medical Center rallied in Portland to demand the release of a colleague detained by ICE, as her case raises questions about immigration enforcement, healthcare staffing and the treatment of asylum seekers.

Father and daughter host back-to-school supply drive to help families

A Louisville father-daughter team is turning martial arts values into community action by hosting a back-to-school supply drive that equips students, supports new mothers and reminds families they are not alone during a challenging economic season.

The Power of Purpose: Celebrating One Year of Daley Precision Labs

Daley Precision Labs celebrates its first anniversary by reflecting on a year of compassionate, patient-centered care inspired by Founder Bridney McBride's personal journey and more than 13 years of healthcare experience. As the Houston-based laboratory continues to grow, its mission …

Ariana Grande says her decision to step back is not ‘reactive or impulsive’

Ariana Grande says her decision to step back from the spotlight was carefully planned, assuring fans it comes from a place of strength, not negativity.

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